Chelsea lining up move for Real Madrid’s Angel Di Maria

Real Madrid winger
Angel Di Maria could be set for a move to Chelsea this summer after falling out of favour at the Spanish club.

Di Maria scored against Racing Santander last week, but his future may not lie at the Bernabeu (Getty)

The Argentinian moved to the Bernabeu in 2010 and has made more than 70 appearances. However, he has recently been embroiled in a salary dispute with the club.Chelsea are known to be strong admirers of the player and are ready to make a bid should Di Maria’s issues with Real not be resolved.The La Liga leaders are not keen to let the player leave and boss Jose Mourinho is still a fan, but any side that meets the Â£22million valuation set on him by club bosses will be allowed to speak to the South American, Footy Bunker understands.Di Maria has contributed greatly to Real’s success this season â they currently lead rivals Barcelona at the top of the league by ten points â having made 14 assists.He has also scored 15 goals during his time in Madrid.

Although the Blues currently seem well served for wide players, manager Andre Villas-Boas is prepared to let Florent Malouda and Salomon Kalou leave in the next transfer window and Di Maria fits the bill as a replacement.